PAULDING COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MIEETING February 25, 2025 The regular meeting of the Paulding County Planning Commission was held on February 25, 2025 in the Watson Government Administration Building. Planning Commission members in attendance were Chairman Jody Palmer; Ellis Astin; Sammy Callahan; Helene Fitzgerald; James Steele, Roger Leggett and Jacob Wix. Commissioner Chairman Tim Estes; Commissioner Keith Dunn; Commissioner Sandy Kaecher; Commissioner Dean Schneider; Commissioner Virginia Galloway and County Attorney, J. Jayson Phillips were present. Staff in attendance included Community Development Director, Ann Lippmann; Planning and Zoning Division Manager, Chris Robinson; Planning and Zoning Planning Tech, Leah Wilson; Department of Transportation Deputy Director, Erica Parish; Water and Sewer Department Director, Ray Wooten; and Corporal Rick Mahan with the Paulding County Marshal Bureau. Planning Commission Chairman Jody Palmer called the meeting to order at 2:00 PM. and requested everyone turn off or silence any mobile devices. Chairman Palmer explained this is a recommending body and any action taken today will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for final approval with the exception of the one application for the city of Hiram. The Paulding Board of Commissioners next meeting will be March 11, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Applicant and interested parties will need to be in attendance for consideration. Policy and Procedures states applicants and anyone speaking on behalf of the application will have fifteen (15) minutes to make their presentation and any opposition will also have fifteen minutes to present. The fifteen minutes are cumulative for each side. All comments are to be addressed to the Chairman. Approval of Minutes James Steele made a motion to adopt the meeting minutes from January 28, 2025; seconded by Helene Fitzgerald. Motion carries. (6-0-1). FOR: Astin, Fitzgerald, Callahan, Leggett, Steele and Wix AGAINST: None ABSTAIN: Palmer Planning & Zoning Division Manager Chris Robinson announced application: 2025-04-Z Application by JEFF WILL & REBA WILLrequesting to rezone 12.78 acres of R-2 (Suburban Residential District) to A-1 (Agricultural District) for agricultural uses including dog breeding has been forwarded to the March Planning Commission agenda. 2025-01-LUP (CoH): Application by JANET S. MCMILLEN c/o J.] KEVIN MOORE, requesting to renew the existing Land Use Permit on 1.073 acres of LRO (Low-Rise Office District) for property to remain a private dwelling for applicant, and operator of the permitted business use. Property is located in Land Lot 681; District 2; Section 3; address is 590 Hiram Douglasville Highway in Hiram Georgia. POST3. Mr. Robinson announced there have been no calls with questions or opposition to the application. Staff recommends APPROVAL with one (1) stipulation. Minutes: Paulding County Planning Commission February 25, 2025 Page 1 of5 Kevin Moore, on behalf of the applicant, reiterated the intent to renew the existing land use permit for the location in which Ms. McMillen operates a permitted business as well as a personal dwelling. Mr. Moore also stated Ms. McMillen is the owner with no employees, therefore there will be low impact to traffic volume. Chairman Palmer asked ifthe applicant is agreeable to the recommendations. Mr. Moore confirmed. James Steele asked if there had been any complaints made to the application previously or at all. Chris Robinson stated he has not had any complaints regarding this location/application; Chairman Palmer answered as to the city of Hiram, he has been made aware of some lighting issues but believes they have since been addressed. No further questions from Planning Commission. Supperumputcomments There was no one to speak on behalf of the application. Opposition/Input/Comments There was no one with concerns regarding the application. James Steele made a motion to approve application 2025-01-LUP (CoH) with the one (1) listed stipulation to the city ofHiram: 1. Owner/Applicant agrees approval of this LUP is not transferable to another owner other than the current property owner/applicant. Seconded by Sam Callahan. Motion carries. (6-0-1). FOR: Astin, Callahan, Steele, Fitzgerald, Leggett and Wix AGAINST: None ABSTAIN: Palmer The recommendation will be forwarded for consideration to the city ofHiram for dispensation. 2025-02-SUP Application by VAMSI KRISHNA PRASAD VASIREDDI requesting a Special Use Permit on 1.12 acres of B-2 (Highway Business District) for the proposed use of a CBD store and smoke shop. Property is located in Land Lot 74; District 19; Section 2; located at the corner of Dallas Acworth Hwy (Hwy 92) and East Paulding Drive. POST 1. Mr. Robinson stated staff did not receive any calls with questions or opposition to the application. Mr. Robinson also mentioned of the fourteen review standards, #1 & #11 are concerns for staff and recommendation is for denial. Minutes: Paulding County Planning Commission February 25, 2025 Page 2 of5 Vamsi Vasireddi detailed his main intention to operate a CBD & Smoke Shop is to help humans and animals. Chairman Palmer asked ifMr. Vasireddi was familiar and agreeable to the listed stipulations should he receive a favorable outcome. There was clarification as to the recommendation whereas the special use permit would not be transferable. Mr. Vasireddi agreed he would dissolve the permit before leaving the location. James Steele asked Mr. Vasireddi ift this is his first store. Mr. Vasireddi stated this would be his first store. James Steele asked PDOT Deputy Director Erica Parish ifthe road widening project on Hwy 92 would impact this parcel location. Ms. Parish stated with the road widening project, the building on this parcel would be taken. Mr. Steele asked County Attorney Phillips, if granted, would the SUP be the same ifthey moved parcels? Mr. Phillips stated if would not due to the specifically zoned categories and districts and the zoning is non-transferable. Lastly, Mr. Steele asked Mr. Vasireddi ifhe has looked into state, local and federal regulations. Mr. Vasireddi stated he has just begun to look into it and presently does not have any licensing. Mr. Leggett asked Mr. Vasireddi ifhe currently owns the property, and if after hearing what PDOT stated regarding possibly losing the building due to the road widening project if he still wanted to put in a business? Mr. Vasireddi stated he is currently renting and is willing to take that risk since he is not sure when the taking of the property will happen. There was a brief discussion about the type of CBD products will be sold. Jacob Wix shared information per the school district regarding electronic smoking devices being the largest concern among high school students, the easy access and availability for them to obtain these products whether purchased legally and then sold to students], and increased criminal activity. Mr. Vasireddi stated he would carry the same or similar rules as the gas station next door to help minimize underage possession. No further questions from Planning Commission. Smppor/mpt/comments There was no one to speak on behalf oft the application. Opposition/nput/Comments There was no one with comments or concerns regarding the application. No further questions from Planning Commission. Minutes: Paulding County Planning Commission February 25, 2025 Page 3 of5 Mr. Callahan announced an edit as to the proper name of the school in the recommendation summary [East Paulding High School]. Roger Leggett motioned to go along with staff S recommendation and DENY application 2025-02- SUP, seconded by Jacob Wix. Motion carries (6-0-1). DENY: Astin, Fitzgerald, Callahan, Steele, Leggett and Wix AGAINST: None ABSTAIN: Palmer Chairman Palmer stated the applicant may get with staff after the meeting to talk about any options he may have. 2025-03-SUP Application by STRICKLAND DALLAS, LLC / BRANDON MCDONALD requesting a Special Use Permit on 3.36 acres of B-2 (Highway Business District) for the proposed development of a three-story Class-A climate controlled self-storage facility. Property is located in Land Lot 1273; District 3; Section 3; north of Dallas Acworth Hwy, off of Strickland Drive (previous address 109 Strickland Drive). POST 4. Mr. Robinson stated staff recommends approval based on the review of the fourteen required criteria and with five (5) recommended stipulations. Mr. Robinson also announced the applicant did request a change as to the hours of operation from 9am 9pm to 6am - 10pm. Staff did not receive any calls with questions or in opposition. Brady McDonald, on behalf of! his brother Brandon McDonald, echoed the request for the special use permit further describing the facility façade similar to a department store with the front being single- story and 3-stories at the rear. Mr. McDonald touched on the request to change the gate hours to 6am -10pm with the hours of operation being 8am-5pm. Chairman Palmer asked if Mr. McDonald was agreeable to the recommended stipulations with an amendment to the hours of operation. Mr. McDonald agreed. There was discussion as to outside storage, security protocol lence/gate/cameras, potential state route issues, corridor overlay and buffer requirements. Per Mr. Wix's request, Mr. McDonald summarized how the decision for this type of facility was made for this location. Mr. Wix inquired if staff received applications or anticipated any other facilities like this one in this area. Mr. Robinson stated none south of Crossroads at this time. There was a brief discussion with staff and Planning Commission regarding the surrounding areas and any buffer requirements. Suppar/mpu/omments There was no one to speak on behalf oft the application. OpmstovlmurCamments There was no one with concerns or questions to the application. Minutes: Paulding County Planning Commission February 25, 2025 Page 4 of5 No further questions from Planning Commission. Ellis Astin motioned to APPROVE application 2025-03-SUP with the five (5) listed stipulations: 1. Owner/Developer agrees to operate gate hours from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. 2. Owner/Developer agrees to no paid parking spaces for boats, trucks, equipment, campers and/or recreational vehicles. 3. Owner/Deyeloper agrees access to the development shall be determined during the plan review process. 4. Owner/ Developer agrees to donate a 120 foot right of way along their property frontage on Dallas Acworth Highway (60 ft. from centerline). 5. Owner/Developer agrees to donate 10 ft. of permanent easement along the frontage of Dallas-Acworth Highway. Seconded by Sam Callahan. Motion carries (5-1-1). FOR: Astin, Callahan, Leggett, Wix, Steele AGAINST: Fitzgerald ABSTAIN: Palmer The recommendations will be forwarded for consideration to the Paulding Board of Commissioners' meeting on March 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Applicant and/or applicant' s agent must be present for consideration. There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by James Steele; seconded by Jacob Wix. Motion carries (6-0-1). FOR: Astin, Fitzgerald, Callahan, Leggett, Wix, Steele AGAINST: None ABSTAIN: Palmer The meeting adjourned at 2:37 PM. A - 926 Jody Palmer, Chairman Roger Leggett Vice Minutes: Paulding County Planning Commission February 25, 2025 Page 5of5